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Elmhurst University

Elmhurst, IL 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate76%

About Elmhurst University

Elmhurst University is a private, religious university in the suburb of Elmhurst, Illinois. Elmhurst University was founded in 1871. The college currently enrolls around 3,731 students a year, including 3,027 undergrads.

Elmhurst University Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into Elmhurst University. Around 76% of applicants get into Elmhurst University each year. In 2022, 5,679 students applied to Elmhurst University and 4,325 were admitted.

Elmhurst University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 76%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate 97%
Average GPA 3.6
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 97%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 32%

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Elmhurst University is located in the town of Elmhurst, Illinois, near Chicago.

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College Info

190 Prospect Avenue Elmhurst, IL 60126-3296

Campus Setting: Suburban

Elmhurst University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Elmhurst University is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Elmhurst University is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Elmhurst University SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

970 - 1220

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Math SAT Range

480 - 610

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Reading SAT Range

500 - 630

Elmhurst University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$53,866

In State

$53,866

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$41,258
$41,258
Fees
$750
$750
Housing
$11,858
$11,858
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Elmhurst University is like? There are approximately 3,731 students enrolled at Elmhurst University, including 3,027 undergraduate students and 704 graduate students. 93% percent of students attend school full-time, 90% percent are from IL and 10% percent of students are from other states.

93%

Full Time

6%

Part Time

90%

In State

10%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,731

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

76%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$42,008

Out-of-State

$42,008

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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